warm blooded
/wɔrm ˈblʌdɪd/
adjective
- Having a body temperature that stays relatively constant regardless of the surrounding environment; able to regulate internal heat (used of animals like mammals and birds).
- Mammals and birds are warm-blooded animals.
- Unlike reptiles, warm-blooded animals can be active in cold weather.
- Warm-blooded creatures need to eat more food than cold-blooded ones to maintain their body heat.
- Having strong emotions; passionate or enthusiastic.
- The novel is full of warm-blooded characters with intense feelings.
- She gave a warm-blooded speech that moved the audience to tears.
- He is a warm-blooded advocate for social justice.
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